enter
Translation
to enter, to go in, to type in
Examples
Please enter the room quietly.
Please enter the room quietly.
You need to enter your password.
You need to enter your password.
She decided to enter the competition.
She decided to enter the competition.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to go or come into (a place). Please enter the room quietly.
((sth.)) to type (information) into a computer. You need to enter your password.
((sth.)) to become a participant in (sth.). She decided to enter the competition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: go in, come in, input; Antonyms: exit, leave, depart
Etymology
From Latin 'intrare', from 'in-' (in) + 'trare' (related to 'trans', across). Literally 'to go in'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Enter' key on a keyboard, which you press to 'go into' a new line or submit data.